Although funding conditions in Malaysia are tightening due to prudential considerations and heightened macroeconomic risks, the banking system as a whole remains profitable, liquid and well capitalised. The country’s 27 domestic and foreign banking institutions are amongst the most dynamic in the region, serving clients at home as well as the wider South-east Asia region. An early adopter of...
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Chapter | Banking & IFS from The Report: Malaysia 2016
Malaysia is enjoying uninterrupted momentum in attracting investment and trade flows destined for South-east Asia. As a leading trading nation it has the necessary infrastructure and determination to compete and partner with its ASEAN neighbors to create a more sustainable growth model.
As Sri Lanka’s economy has expanded over the past half decade, its insurance industry has grown apace, in the process becoming a vibrant and competitive market in its own right. Some 29 insurance companies were operating in Sri Lanka as of the beginning of 2016, at which point the sector’s total assets were valued at LKR394.2bn ($2.8bn), according to data from the industry regulator. This...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
The Sri Lankan capital markets are recovering after a period of great change and a measure of controversy. Stocks boomed when the civil war ended, only to fall back as regulation and regulators were unable to keep up with the surge in activity, and manipulation and unfair dealing were alleged. With a new government in power, the apparent wrongs of the past are being addressed and a roadmap for...
The Sri Lankan banking sector is well capitalised, well regulated and fast growing. It has faced no collapses in recent years and has benefitted from strong economic growth and relative stability following the end of the civil war in 2009. Financial stability is not seen as a major concern, and any problems related to the health of institutions are regarded as manageable, with the regulators...
Sri Lanka’s investment environment is set to become more balanced, transparent and predictable, with the elections of 2015 largely heralded as a win for inclusive governance, providing a fresh five-year mandate for an administration committed to economic revolution. As the country looks to broaden its investor base, it is hoped that policy changes and plans brought in by the new government will attract the added investment needed to help the country reach its growth goals.